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and he shall offer it before Yahweh, and make atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the fountain of her blood. This is the law for her who bears, whether a male or a female.

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Atonement After Childbirth

Commentators explain that the sacrifices after childbirth were not because the act itself was sinful, but to make atonement for the sinful nature passed to the child (original sin) and to acknowledge humanity's fallen state. The sin offering, in particular, was essential for the mother's ceremonial cleansing and restoration to the community, highlighting the universal need for atonement.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 12:6–8

18th Century

Theologian

The sacrificial act expressed an acknowledgment of sin and a dedication of herself to Yahweh. See Leviticus 8:14.

([Reference Leviticus 12:6…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 12:7

19th Century

Bishop

Who shall offer it. —Better, and he shall offer it, that is, the priest shall offer the sin offering. Though two sacrific…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 12:7

17th Century

Pastor

Who shall offer it before the Lord
Upon the altar of burnt offering:

and make an atonement for he…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 12:1–8

17th Century

Minister

After the laws concerning clean and unclean food, come the laws concerning clean and unclean persons. Man imparts his depraved nature to his offspr…